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Cdn soldier dies during training exercise at CFB Shilo

WINNIPEG — Military police are investigating the death of a Canadian Army reservist during training at CFB Shilo, over the weekend.

Cpl. Nolan Caribou, who was an infantryman with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, was found dead on Saturday around 7 p.m. He had been taking part in army reserve training at the base.

The death took place during an exercise focused on basic defensive routines, patrolling, and raids. No live ammunition was used during the exercise, the Department of National Defence said in a statement Sunday.

“On behalf of the members of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, I would like to relay our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Corporal Nolan Caribou,” Lt. Col. Sean Moran, Commanding Officer, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, said in a statement. “We are saddened by the loss of this soldier, who was a valued member of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles.”

Caribou served with the unit for five years. During that time, he had not been deployed operationally, according to the DND.

The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service has started an investigation into the death. Until the investigation is complete, the Canadian Forces and the DND are unable to provide further details, the department noted.

The DND says it cannot provide personal details about Cpl. Caribou, such as his age or hometown, because of federal privacy laws.